An Zhe would just have to show his appreciation in some other way later, if that's what he wanted. Surely he could figure something out eventually.

Of course, he didn't want anyone else trying to scoop up this mushroom, of course he had to be here to help protect him, until An Zhe could absorb a reputation as someone not to be hassled. But more than that... he simply felt soothed, being able to be near this person who was so dear to him. Even if it ate in to his time to rest before his evening warehouse shift, that was fine.

"I like being here." With... An Zhe, that is. Not. like. specifically extraplanetary costco. "I like knowing you're safe."